CHI 2026 is committed to providing an inclusive environment
and we will do our best to accommodate requests for special assistance.
This page describes the accessibility features of CHI 2026, to
help you make an informed decision about whether the conference will be
accessible to you. Please contact us if your question is not answered
here, or if the conference arrangements as described are not enough to
allow you to attend. We will work with you to the best of our ability,
to make the conference accessible.
Contents
- How do I communicate accessibility needs to CHI 2026 organizers?
- Who do I ask if my question is not answered here?
- Will sign language interpretation or captioning be available?
- What are the taxi and public transport options for getting to the conference
venue? - Who can I ask about accessibility in Barcelona?
- Can a student volunteer assist me during the conference?
- What is the conference space like?
- Will the conference be accessible by wheelchair or power scooter?
- What are the restroom facilities like?
- What are the arrangements for presenters with accessibility needs?
- Can I bring my guide dog?
- Can I attend the conference by robot?
- How much walking or standing will be needed?
- Will there be an induction loop in the meeting rooms?
- Will speakers and audience members asking questions be using a microphone?
- What food service will be provided?
- Can the conference accommodate special dietary needs?
- Will the conference be a smoke-free environment?
- Will there be loud music, strobe lighting, spotlights, or other strong sensory experiences?
- Will there be a designated quiet space at the conference?
- What if I have a medical emergency or health problem during the conference?
How do I communicate accessibility needs to CHI 2026 organizers?
The Accessibility Chairs for CHI 2026 aim to ensure the conference is accessible to everyone. When you register for the conference, there will be a registration question labeled, “Do you have a disability or special need that impacts your access to ACM conferences, special interest groups, publications or digital resources?” When you answer ‘Yes’ to this question, a set of accommodation options will open up, such as wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, or a guide. Please select any options that will help make the conference accessible to you. The accessibility chairs will follow up to discuss your needs in more detail. You can contact them directly at any time by emailing access@chi2026.acm.org. Please make any accessibility requests by February 13th so that we can accommodate them on time. We will do our best to address requests submitted after this date, though some accommodations may not be possible due to the timing.
Please indicate dietary restrictions on the registration form in response to the question, “Do you have any dietary restrictions?”
Please be aware that some accommodations and dietary needs may be difficult to provide at short notice, and we may not be able to accommodate every request.You can contact them directly at any time by emailing .
Who do I ask if my question is not answered here?
More information about the venue is available on the CCIB’s website.
If you have any additional questions about accessibility at the CCIB, or if there is specific accessibility related information you would like to see here, please reach out to the Accessibility Chairs: access@chi2026.acm.org
Will sign language interpretation or captioning be available?
The conference will provide a team of sign language interpreters or captioners if requested by any attendees during the early registration period. Please make your request as early as possible, ideally before the 13th of February. Our Accessibility Chair will follow up with you to discuss your needs in more detail. After the 13th of February (the deadline for early registration), a best effort will be made to accommodate requests, but we cannot guarantee that interpreters or captioners will be available.
What are the taxi and public transport options for getting to the conference venue?
Information on the various ways to reach the CCIB can be found on the Access and Transport page of their website. If you have any further questions, please contact the accessibility chairs, and we will do our best to assist you.
Who can I ask about accessibility in Barcelona?
For information about Barcelona accessibility, including public transport, go to the website of the town hall.
If you have any additional questions please reach out to the Accessibility Chairs: access@chi2026.acm.org and we will do our best to help you.
Can a student volunteer assist me during the conference?
Student volunteers will be available to assist attendees with disabilities with navigation, meal service, or other accessibility needs. If you will need volunteer assistance at the conference, please indicate this on your conference registration form.
What is the conference space like?
For the overall layout of the venue, please refer to this map of the conference space.
We are still working on a description of the conference space. This will be made available shortly.
Please see our other FAQs for more details about wheelchair or power scooter access, provisions for presenters, restrooms, walking and steps, and facilities for assistance animals.
Will the conference be accessible by wheelchair or power scooter?
Yes, the conference will be accessible to wheelchair users. We are still working on a detailed description of wheelchair access.
We are still gathering information on wheelchair access to the offsite events. Please contact us directly with any questions.
What are the restroom facilities like?
Gender-neutral restrooms will be available throughout the conference venue. Information about their locations will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Can I bring my guide dog?
Yes! Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome at CHI 2026. A relief area will be provided. We are still finalizing the exact location, though it is likely to be just outside the main building. Please indicate on your registration form if you plan to bring a service animal to the conference.
Can I attend the conference by robot?
Unfortunately, we are not able to ship robots to the conference venue.
How much walking or standing will be needed?
We are still finalizing our description of the walking demands of the conference, and this information will be available very soon. Seating will be provided throughout all corridors.
Please contact the access chairs at access@chi2026.acm.org as early as possible if you have further questions or special requests.
Will there be an induction loop in the meeting rooms?
The venue does not have induction loops or offer assistive listening devices. If you require audio enhancement, please contact the access chairs at access@chi2026.acm.org as early as possible to discuss your needs.
Will speakers and audience members asking questions be using a microphone?
Yes, all speakers will be encouraged to use microphones.
Attendees with questions will be requested to use a microphone so that their question is more easily heard.
What food service will be provided?
Details about the food services will be made available soon. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate these clearly on your registration form and we will do our best to accomodate them. Additionally, the CHI F&B Manager from our events management team can review your questions regarding dietary restrictions and explore available options within the convention center. Please contact the access chairs at access@chi2026.acm.org so that we can channel questions to the team.
Can the conference accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes. Attendees who indicate special dietary requirements on their registration form will be provided with special meals when the conference catering does not accommodate them. If you have a severe allergy please indicate this on your registration form. For more detailed information please contact the access chairs at access@chi2026.acm.org.
Will the conference be a smoke-free environment?
The entire conference building is a no-smoking area.
We are still gathering information on where there are smoking areas around the venue.
Will there be loud music, strobe lighting, spotlights, or other strong sensory experiences?
We are still gathering information on sensory aspects of the conference. Please indicate on your registration form if there are specific items you would like to know about in advance.
We are still gathering information on sensory demands of the offsite events and availability of quiet places.
Please contact the access chairs at access@chi2026.acm.org as early as possible if you have further questions or special requests.
Will there be a designated quiet space at the conference?
Yes! We will have a designated quiet room at the conference venue. The location of this room will be shared shortly.
What if I have a medical emergency or health problem during the conference?
In case of emergency call 112 for emergency services in Spain. We are still checking on the distance to the nearest hospital. If you require non-urgent medical care, please contact the access chairs at access@chi2026.acm.org or ask any student volunteer. They will provide you with information about local doctors, specialists, chiropractors, etc.
This FAQ has been generated using the Accessibility FAQ Generator tool provided by ACM SIGACCESS. Event organizers are welcome to modify and reuse this template for other events. Please contact SIGACCESS for more information.
